Fayd Is Studying for His English Literature Exam

question 53

Multiple Choice

Fayd is studying for his English literature exam. For each novel, he tries to think of how the novel relates to his own life, which requires that he really think about the themes and characters in the book. Fayd is using the mnemonic strategy of:

• A) overlearning
• B) practice
• C) chunking
• D) elaboration

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

The factor proposed to change the behavior under study in an experiment; it is systematically manipulated during an experiment.

Experimental Research

A research design that permits inferences about cause and effect by exerting control, systematically manipulating a variable, and studying the effects on measured variables.

Control Group

In experimental research, the group of participants that does not receive the experimental treatment, used for comparison purposes.

Random Assignment

A method of assigning participants that ensures each participant has an equal chance of being assigned to the experimental group or control group.